Based out of the firm’s Milwaukee office, Laning, a chartered financial analyst, will preside over all sides of Baker Tilly’s operations from high-net-worth individual and family accounts to corporate retirement strategies.

With more than 25 years of experience in financial planning and investment advisory services, Laning retains a large network of contacts in the Midwest, which Baker Tilly believes will be useful in expanding its practices beyond the $1.25 billion in assets that it currently manages.

According to Steve Parish, president of Baker Tilly Investment Advisors, the new hire is in-line with the growth the company is experiencing as it looks to take on higher-net-worth individuals and larger accounts.

“I’d say the predominant challenge that Bruce is probably going to have to face, which is actually a good problem, is having to keep up the pace of the number of opportunities that are being serviced in this firm,” said Parish.

Previously, Laning was a portfolio manager and partner at Marietta Investment Partners and also served as president and CEO of Firstar Investment Research and Management Company.